Growing Non-GMO Linum Blue Flax Flower Seeds

Flax does best with directly sowing them in the garden bed after the last frost. Either broadcast spread and rake in or plant 3-4 seeds according to the spacing provided. Heavily water the seeds with a mister to not spray the seeds away. Starting the seeds indoors before the frost date passes to encourage 1st year blooms is an option but some seedlings will not survive the transplantation process. If desired, harden off very gradually, and be careful to disturb the roots as little as possible. Seeds can also be sown traditionally in a garden, pot, or planter.

Plants can tolerate drought conditions and do not overwater. Avoid overhead watering to minimize wetting foliage. Blue Flax will benefit from partial shade during severe summers. Fertilization is not necessary but can promote more blooms. Cut back the plants after they set seed. They will voluntarily send up new plants each year. This is typically welcomed by gardeners but can be avoided by pruning the plant back at the end of flowering and before seeds are developed.

Linum Blue Flax in the Flower Garden

Blue Flax is a showy perennial wildflower perfect for wildflower gardens and cottage-style gardens. Use this beautiful perennial to border your cut-flower garden or to simply fill in large areas of space that need color and erosion control.

Landscape Use of Linum Blue Flax

Although Blue Flax does self-seed, it is not considered a pest or invasive and is recommended for use in many regions. Use Blue Flax for drought-prone gardens by integrating it into flower beds, walkway borders and patio containers. The vibrant colors are sure to draw the eye while also being deer resistant.

About Linum Blue Flax Garden Seeds

Linum perenne var. lewisii, more commonly known as Blue Flax or Prairie Flax, is native to the western United States and Canada, spanning from the tip of Alaska down into Baja, and even found naturalized as far east as the Mississippi River.

These magnificent Linums can also be used as cut flowers for arrangements. They are a perfect filler flower for a homey bouquet or centerpiece. To harvest as a cut flower, slice off the bloom as far down the stem as possible and then keep it in cold water to extend its vigor. Change the water every day or two for color lasting 1-2 weeks.

Expect bright blooms about 2 inches wide and 2 feet tall.

Other names for Blue Flax can be Lewis Flax, Lint Bells, or Perennial Flax.

Blue Flax is a member of the Linaceae family also known as the flax family. Although nearly 200 species of Linaceae are grown to produce flax seed for linseed oil, Linum perenne var. lewisii is cultivated exclusively as an ornamental variety.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"Blue flax is so great because it is perennial! Other popular varieties of flax are annual and need to be planted each year in some cases. Take the one-and-done approach with this beautiful native perennial!”

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Linum Blue Flax Seeds Per Package:

• 1 g - Approximately 1,500 Seeds
• 1 oz - Approximately 42,000 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 168,000 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 672,000 Seeds
• 5 lb - Approximately 3.36 Million Seeds

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